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Exponent Partners Lead accounting ops for a fast-growing industrial automation platform backed by a high-end brand PE sponsor. This Controller role offers the opportunity to drive GAAP transformation at the platform-level with accelerated M&A and foundational team-build for a $25M revenue business pursuing 5x growth.
Why We Like This
Dynamic M&A environment: Lead the finance & accounting integration within an accelerated platform + bolt-on growth play, owning the firm's financial reporting system. Architect the POC Accounting Environment: Own the design, build & execution of POC and WIP accounting in a multi-entity, asset-light industrial automation business with heavy project-revenue demands. Growth + Transformation: Leadership role in the 5x+ scale of a $25M PE-backed platform, building accounting & financial reporting processes and automation within NetSuite.
Requirements
Project-Based Accounting Expertise: Sharp, proactive approach to PoC/WIP accounting with rigor and scalable standardization to support bolt-on acquisitions in a growing organization. High-Motor M&A Integration Experience: Hands-on managing purchase price accounting, transitioning acquired entities from cash to accrual, and building consistent financial infrastructure post-close in a high-volume PE environment. NetSuite & Process-Oriented Build Experience: Prior exposure to NetSuite is a strong plus, supporting ongoing automation and streamlining of accounting processes.
Responsibilities
Own Accounting Ops: Professionalize accounting operations and the financial statement build process to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and deliver executive-level insights. Lead PoC / Project Accounting Architecture: Evaluate current operations, identify process improvements, and implement elevated standards to transition from cash to accrual accounting, including PoC accounting. Support M&A Valuation, Diligence & Integration: Drive executive projects related to M&A targets, focusing on valuation, deal structuring, purchase price accounting, and post-acquisition integration. Manage Audit / Tax Process: Collaborate with third-party advisors to ensure compliance and accuracy. Build Multi-Entity Accounting Ops Platform: Develop a tiered accounting operation supporting national and regional teams across multiple entities, standardizing accounting controls and scalable processes to fuel accelerated growth.
$220,000 - $240,000 a year
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Controller
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Exponent Partners 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Controller
role at
Exponent Partners Lead accounting ops for a fast-growing industrial automation platform backed by a high-end brand PE sponsor. This Controller role offers the opportunity to drive GAAP transformation at the platform-level with accelerated M&A and foundational team-build for a $25M revenue business pursuing 5x growth.
Why We Like This
Dynamic M&A environment: Lead the finance & accounting integration within an accelerated platform + bolt-on growth play, owning the firm's financial reporting system. Architect the POC Accounting Environment: Own the design, build & execution of POC and WIP accounting in a multi-entity, asset-light industrial automation business with heavy project-revenue demands. Growth + Transformation: Leadership role in the 5x+ scale of a $25M PE-backed platform, building accounting & financial reporting processes and automation within NetSuite.
Requirements
Project-Based Accounting Expertise: Sharp, proactive approach to PoC/WIP accounting with rigor and scalable standardization to support bolt-on acquisitions in a growing organization. High-Motor M&A Integration Experience: Hands-on managing purchase price accounting, transitioning acquired entities from cash to accrual, and building consistent financial infrastructure post-close in a high-volume PE environment. NetSuite & Process-Oriented Build Experience: Prior exposure to NetSuite is a strong plus, supporting ongoing automation and streamlining of accounting processes.
Responsibilities
Own Accounting Ops: Professionalize accounting operations and the financial statement build process to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and deliver executive-level insights. Lead PoC / Project Accounting Architecture: Evaluate current operations, identify process improvements, and implement elevated standards to transition from cash to accrual accounting, including PoC accounting. Support M&A Valuation, Diligence & Integration: Drive executive projects related to M&A targets, focusing on valuation, deal structuring, purchase price accounting, and post-acquisition integration. Manage Audit / Tax Process: Collaborate with third-party advisors to ensure compliance and accuracy. Build Multi-Entity Accounting Ops Platform: Develop a tiered accounting operation supporting national and regional teams across multiple entities, standardizing accounting controls and scalable processes to fuel accelerated growth.
$220,000 - $240,000 a year
#a0RQO00000XYG0y2AH #ExponentPartners Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Internet Marketplace Platforms Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Exponent Partners by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Controller” roles.
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